Digital Processor Reviews

Sidebar 2: Lewis Lipnick's System

My reference system (which I own) used for this review consisted of a Mark Levinson No.26S preamplifier, No.23.5 power amplifier, and a pair of B&W Matrix 800 loudspeakers. A Cello Palette Preamplifier, and Krell KSA-250, KMA-300, and Boulder 500AE monoblock power amplifiers were substituted at various times during the listening sessions. Cello Strings and Acrotec balanced and unbalanced interconnects were used between D/A processor/preamplifier/power amplifier. Theta optical (AT&T configuration) and coaxial, and XLO coaxial cables were used between CD drive and D/A processor. Speakers were quad-wired with AudioQuest Diamond on tweeter/midrange, and Clear to the woofers.—Lewis Lipnick